Walter J. Pluck
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Walter J. Pluck, 94, of Coatesville, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at the Hickory House of Honey Brook. He was the widower of S. Mildred "Millie" Pluck, who passed away in 2000 after they had shared 53 years of marriage together.
Born in Chester County, he was the son of George and Lulu (Bussinger) Pluck. He was a 50 year member of the Olivet Methodist Church of Coatesville.
He retired from the former Lukens Steel in 1979 after 35 years of employment.
He served honorably in the US Army during W.W.II in the 98th Gen. Hosp. He was a member of the VFW and won an award from the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
Walter was a volunteer for the Coatesville Senior Center and was affectionately called, "The Coffee Man." He was fire police for Modena, Westwood and Coatesville and belonged to the Chester County Fire Police Assoc. He was awarded the Silver and Gold Award for his volunteer work in 2000 and was also awarded many "Fire Police of the Year" awards.
In 1996, he was inducted to the Coatesville Hall of Fame for outstanding achievement.
He also volunteered for the Freedom Valley Girl Scouts.
Walter is survived by three daughters, Jean Butler of East Fallowfield, Sally Stringer, wife of James, of West Brandywine and Donna Pluck of East Fallowfield; 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; and four siblings, Davis Pluck of Modena, Edward Pluck of East Fallowfield, Shirley Root of East Fallowfield and Miriam McGinnis of Florida.
He was predeceased by his stepson Robert Davidson and three brothers and three sisters.
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 11 AM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, followed by interment in the Fairview Cemetery. The viewing will be held at the Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 and again on Thursday morning from 10 until 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Walter's memory to either the Coatesville Senior Center, 22 N. Fifth Ave., Coatesville, Pa 19320, or the Olivet Methodist Church, for All Choirs, 310 E. Chestnut St., Coatesville, PA 19320 or to any Fire Company of your choice.
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We are so sorry to hear of
We are so sorry to hear of Walts passing.What a great person he was,we really enjoyed being around him.He always enjoyed life and made use of
every minute of the day.
Howard and Sue
sorry to hear this uncle
sorry to hear this uncle walt i will miss all the fun times we had and love u RI.P. uncle walt love your neice susie q
Dear Family of Mr.Walter
Dear Family of Mr.Walter Pluck,
So so sorry to hear of Walt;s passing.He will always be in my heart for being a girl scout helper , he touched many a Girl Scout lives. I always looked up to Mr.Pluck and his smiling face and dearly loved him.He was a good friend to the Montgomery Family. I will dearly miss his Christmas card because it was the first one our family would recieve each year. Your family was Blessed with a great man.
Blessing's
Barbara Hawley
To the Family of Walt Pluck
On behalf of the Gathercole family we wish nothing but the best for Walt’s Family. Walt was an extraordinary person with a big heart. Walt was the only person I know growing up in the fire service who would respond to calls all day long and render his service directing traffic and then with other time serve the people of the City. Walt and his wife Millie could be seen all around Coatesville and the municipalities surrounding Coatesville. They gave their life to serving others and now they are back together again.
In the fire service Walt was someone no matter what the weather was like hot or cold he would be there. Rain or snow he was always there. Walt served in the Fire Police for Modena, Westwood and Coatesville and was a great mentor to many young people in the fire service. His devotion and contribution to each company was with pride and dedication which does not come easy anymore. He could always be found at Westwood Bingo and was a great friend and peer of my Grandfather Harold Rooney. More than that he was a great family friend to the Gathercole Family and was a person that always supported by Father “Scats” as Fire Chief. No matter what the circumstance if Scats called Walt would be there. He was a mentor in Lukens Steel and in the fire service.
I wish nothing but the best to the family of Walt and know that he is up there happy, back together again with his wife. God Bless You All.
Thanks for the memories
Walt will always be remembered for his selfless gift of time and service to so many and for his love of family. Never have I known a couple to be so united in life's purpose and enjoyment than Millie and Walt. They touched my life in wonderful ways. We shared many adventures through Girl Scouts and camping. He was invaluable as we grew the Coatesville Area Senior Center, volunteering from the building committee to the kitchen crew. More importantly his smile and kindness were ever present and most welcome. This same spirit pervaded the Olivet Methodist church and the fire police. He will truly be missed but leaves behind many warm memories.
thank you
I just wanted to say thank you all for your condolence,my pop-pop was a great friend and mentor to all of us.
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